"Twilight" star Chaske Spencer talks with The Free Press of Mankato about his acting, his causes and his visit to campus.

From a flat tire on the drive from the Twin Cities airport to a handful of interview requests today, Spencer has had a full day.

The main show, however, is tonight when he gives a talk at Minnesota State Mankato's Taylor Center. He'll talk about his work to help American Indians strive toward sustainability, and his work on the previous "Twilight" films. Spencer plays Sam Uley, the alpha wolf in Taylor Lautner's pack.

In the middle of his full day, he sat down with Free Press reporter Robb Murray to answer a few questions.